All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 182

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    Exosect issues investment advice

    2009-03-19T16:01:01Z

    Exosect, a supplier of intelligent pest management solutions, addressed a unique group of stakeholders in agricultural biotechnology this week, on its own experience of bringing innovative and environmentally sustainable agricultural technology to the market.

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    AgriBusiness arrives in Africa

    2009-03-18T17:01:02Z

    The AgriBusiness Forum 2009 will take place in Africa for the first time as the four-day event hits Cape Town in June.

  • Susan Tron, manager of Stepney Banks Stables, and a long serving working horse benefit from J.R Holland's attention
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    JR Holland gets in the saddle

    2009-03-18T12:01:01Z

    JR Holland Food Services will be rolling out a programme of in-kind contributions to community projects in the North East area as part of its expanding corporate social responsibility policy.

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    Berries voted too pricey

    2009-03-18T10:01:01Z

    An online survey conducted by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has found that strawberries, raspberries and melons are considered an expensive treat.

  • Mediterranean traders head to Medfel
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    Mediterranean traders head to Medfel

    2009-03-17T17:01:02Z

    European suppliers and investors are gearing up for the inaugural Medfel trade show in Perpignan next month.

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    Industry cites cost reduction as key

    2009-03-17T16:01:02Z

    Cost reduction is the top priority in 2009 for senior executives in the food industry while the profile of consumers is changing, according to a new report from the business advisory firm Deloitte.

  • An on-planter application
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    Potato treatments re-enforced

    2009-03-17T14:01:01Z

    Potato growers intending to apply powder treatments to seed tubers at planting this year should check they are set up with the required engineering controls, according to crop protection specialists.

  • Musgrave's Phil Smith puts money where his mouth is with £10m support for retailers
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    Musgrave invests £10m in retail

    2009-03-17T09:01:01Z

    ‘Stronger together’ was the theme for this year’s annual Budgens and Londis conferences where Phil Smith, managing director of Musgrave Retail Partners GB, pledged a £10 million investment to support retailers in 2009.

  • UK value emphasis on berries
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    UK value emphasis on berries

    2009-03-17T08:01:01Z

    The Seasonal Berries campaign will this year focus on delivering key messages to highlight the value and better taste from British berries in season.

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    Aliette cleared for strawberry use

    2009-03-16T17:01:02Z

    Systemic fungicide Aliette 80 WG, comprised of fosetyl alumininium, can be used in spring and summer as a root dip on strawberries plants prior to planting.

  • The crate-grabber proved a big drawn at the Berlin trade show last month
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    Euro Pool announces Logistica winners

    2009-03-16T16:01:01Z

    Euro Pool has announced the winners of its Fruit Logistica lottery.

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    Fine foods finalists unveiled

    2009-03-16T14:01:02Z

    The shortlist for the prestigious Heart of England fine foods (HEFF) Diamond Awards 2009 has been revealed and with tough competition across the Fresh Produce category.

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    Sensory strawbs win out

    2009-03-16T12:01:01Z

    US researchers have confirmed that the sensory quality of strawberries plays a strong influence on consumer preferences, as a result of a complex balance of sweetness, aroma, texture and appearance.

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    Capespan spreads West

    2009-03-16T11:01:01Z

    Through its associate company Rapiprop, the Capespan Group has purchased the Queen Anne farm in the Vygeboom district of the Western Cape, South Africa.

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    Lib Dems insistent on buying British

    2009-03-16T10:01:01Z

    The Liberal Democrats have dealt a chastening blow to efforts to promote British food, claiming that food grown or produced in the UK is gradually disappearing from supermarket shelves.

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    BBSRC tackles food security head-on

    2009-03-16T09:01:02Z

    The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is funding research into food security, with rapid global population growth, a changing climate and disruption to global trading patterns causing widespread concern.

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    Redpack tackles tomatoes

    2009-03-15T17:01:01Z

    Packaging specialist Redpack has released a new flow wrapper machine to aid international tomato packers using its automated systems.

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    Banken closes in on Dutch award

    2009-03-15T16:01:01Z

    The Dutch company Banken Champignons Group has made it through to the Deloitte-organised Best Managed Companies Program final 75 businesses.

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    Blueberries get Good Natured

    2009-03-15T11:01:01Z

    Good Natured blueberries have been launched as an extension to the strawberry and raspberry brand.

  • Eleanor Long: delighted
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    Pesticide testing team strengthened

    2009-03-14T17:01:01Z

    Scientific Analysis Laboratories (SAL) , a leading provider of analytical services the fresh produce sector among others, has appointed Eleanor Long to join Naresh Patel at the Cambridge laboratory to further develop the pesticide testing business.